7/09/2008 @ 4:00PM

In Depth: Best Cities For Young Professionals

40. Tampa, Fla.

For the second year, Tampa lands at the bottom of our list. With only one company that placed in the 400 best big companies and 200 best small companies, Tampa was able to draw only 27 alumni from our index of schools. Add in an older population and lower salary prospects for graduates, and it’s easy to understand its rank.